What a surprise!

Recently I found out that the area I stay got few stalls selling green bean soup (Chinese dessert) which is my favourite in Penang. Didn't ever think about finding some here as this is not that popular 'tong sui' compare to others. I tried out some, nothing great but good to know that I can have some in the future. Happiness is simple. Haha.

Busy, Busy, Busy x3

Still struggling with my subspecialty rotation. Time is not enough, too many patients (20-30 patients daily by me alone, the only medical officer)to cover and many paper work to do (Discharge summary of every patient, procedure note, referral letter, memo, etc.) Life is even worse when I'm on call that day and post call later. No post call off in my deparment as there is always not enough doctors in service. (Except Anesthetist MO can have a FULL DAY OFF after on call, SO ENVY!  :(  ) Seriously considering to go back hospital to settle my paper workk during weekend. But, how is my life? Where is the quality of life? Sigh.... Basically now working from 6.30am till 6.30pm now every day (12 hours x 5= 60 hours per week + 1-2 On call Per week ). I just realized that I become easily agitated and irritable. Sigh again. Lucky that my parents are still very healthy and can take care of themselves. Otherwise it would be very sad that I spend most of my time looking after others parents but neglect my own. Seriously don't think that this type of life is reasonable. Anyway, the good thing is, I really learn alot from this rotation, both theory and practical procedure and it does help me to become a better doctor. 

Well, another 6 weeks to go.......

Busy life.....

Recently I just join a new sub specialty rotation in my hospital, the life is hectic. Everyday I need to reach hospital to start my round at 6.30am-7am then continue my clinic up to 2pm, then continue with seeing new patients and doing procedure. If I were lucky the work end at 5pm, otherwise I've been going back only at 6.30pm-7pm after my overnight active call (worked for 36 hours in 2 days). So, this is the life of a doctor in government hospital. Yet our Deputy Health Minister claimed that "Too bad those doctors who work so hard are in wrong profession with unreasonaly low salary" ? Well, it's too much and too heart breaking. Our politicians really don't care about our healthcare system, do they? Big doubt!

p/s: I really don't mind hectic life like this as the rotation only last for 3 months and it's part of the learning process. Besides, I'm serving the public who need our service. However, it doesn't mean that the politicians can ignore/neglect our contribution/sacrifices!